GARDEN FLOWERS. 



CHRISTMAS ROSE. 

 (HELLEBORUS NIGER.) 



which I cannot exactly term autumn flowers. They bloom 

 so late that, by using a frame over them and thus securing 

 a little protection, their beautiful white flowers may be had 

 at Christmas. They should be planted in a shady position 



and moist soil, as they are impatient 



of dry weather. H. niger altifolius 

 is one of the best varieties, with 

 pinkish white flowers and the char- 

 acteristic dark-green foliage. 



The magnificent Japanese and 

 I Chinese chrysanthemums should be 

 'given liberal space, but my excuse 

 for not considering them is their 

 lack of hardiness. They may live 

 and thrive with some protection, but there is no certainty. 

 The proper way to grow them is to cultivate strong plants 

 in pots and set them out in early fall, just before they 



